Chisocheton setosus

Short description: Species of tree

Chisocheton setosus

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Rosids
Order:  | Sapindales
Family:  | Meliaceae
Genus:  | Chisocheton
Species:  |

C. setosus

Binomial name
Chisocheton setosus

Ridl.[1]

Chisocheton setosus is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet setosus is from the Latin meaning "with bristly hairs", referring to the fruits.[2]

## Description

The tree grows up to 5.5 metres (20 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 8 centimetres (3 in). The unripe fruits are pale yellow.[2]

## Distribution and habitat

Chisocheton setosus is endemic to Borneo. Its habitat is rain forest.[2]

## References

1. ↑ "Chisocheton setosus Ridl.". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2719012. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Chisocheton setosus Ridl.". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 141. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 25 February 2014.

Wikidata ☰ Q15543819 entry

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